For my last post I would like to say thank you Professor Schoenberg because this will probably not be my last post. I am sure that this was your goal all along.

For my writing for public relations course I was required to complete 13 blog posts, and during the process of writing these posts I have discovered that there is a lot more to blogging than I thought. Here are a few things that I’ve noticed about blogging:

1. It’s therapeutic.

Blogging is like talking to yourself, only better. You have time to sit down and type out your thoughts. While writing you have a chance to think about issues or topics more deeply and then express your thoughts more clearly, and be as articulate as you can. You really have more time to think things through. I wish I had that capacity when speaking in real time (It would stop me from saying things I shouldn’t).

2. You can make it what you want.

Take this list for example. In a blog you can write lists, sonnets, or even one-liners (I don’t know if that would constitute a good blog per say, but I’ve definitely seen it happen). There aren’t very many rules to your writing except those you make for yourself. You’re definitely allowed to get as creative as you would like.

3. It lets you practice your writing skills.

And explore new writing styles. For instance, a conversational writing style is rarely encouraged in college classrooms, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. I think it’s good to learn how to write how you speak, because in the long run it may even help you speak more eloquently, because again, you have a chance to sit down and really think about what you’re saying. Along with that, I think it’s a good idea to practice good writing when keeping a blog, and I’m not just doing that because I’m earning a grade on these, but because there is a possibility that other people will actually read my blogs.

4. It sparks conversations.

When I was first told that we were to keep a blog for my public relations class I was a bit skeptical. A blog? Why? It’s not like anybody is actually going to read it, but the reality is that people do. Whether they randomly land on your page or they are actively exploring a specific topic, chances are that random people from all over the world will read your stuff. I haven’t been blogging all that long, but I’ve already received responses from people that have stimulated my brain and really made me think.

In conclusion I would like to say that I am really glad that we were given this assignment. I’ve enjoyed blogging more than I anticipated. I am going through a time where I am trying to figure out if public relations is really what I want to do and it has been great to explore different topics within the public relations industry or in some cases familiarize myself with smart tools for public relations professionals.

Public relations is an industry based on good communication, and it’s no surprise that PR professionals are taking up blogging. It’s a way to easily connect and communicate with other people, and build new skills that will help one become an even better communicator.

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I spent a good portion of my high school years blogging about, well, girly high school drama. During that time my blogging actually did all four things on your list for me. So when I came to college, decided to major in PR, and realized it could be a part of my career I was shocked – and a little excited. I definitely find that blogging is beneficial to anyone in any field, and that it has helped me become a much more effective communicator.